First Reconciliation & Communion Preparation
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Coordinator of Children's Ministry
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We are happy to welcome children who are 7 years of age or older and have never been baptized into our RCIA Adapted for Children program!For children who are 6 years of age or younger and have never been baptized, parents should register online for the Baptism Class and their child's grade level of faith formation class (PreK - 6th grade).
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2018 - 2019 First Reconciliation & Communion Information
- First meeting for First Reconciliation & Communion Preparation starts on Sunday, January 27 at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Parish Activity Center.
- Registration for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is now open! Please register here.
- Please click here to choose which Mass do you prefer your child to receive First Holy Communion.
- The First Communion program at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish follows the guidelines of the Diocese of Austin, and these guidelines govern who may receive the Sacrament. Please read below to ensure your child is eliglbe to receive First Communion.
- If you have any questions about the First Communion process, please contact Luci Bodiford.
2018 - 19 First Reconcilation & First Communion Prep Dates
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Eligibility for receiving First Communion
- Children must be in 2nd grade, and have attended faith formation in a parish or Catholic school for the year prior (1st Grade) to Sacracment preparation and the year during Sacrament preparation (2nd Grade).
- If you child is in the 3rd grade or higher and has not attended faith formation prior, please refer to the RCIA for Children page for more information.
- Children must be Baptized.
- Children must attend all First Reconciliation and First Communion Prep sessions with at least one parent.
- Children must be in 2nd grade, and have attended faith formation in a parish or Catholic school for the year prior (1st Grade) to Sacracment preparation and the year during Sacrament preparation (2nd Grade).
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Sa Sacramental Attire / dress code
Girls
Traditionally, girls wear a white dress, which is a symbol of purity and a reminder of their Baptism (the dress must be knee-length, but it cannot be floor-length and/or include a train). While most girls wear veils, others choose flowers, ribbons or a tiara. Because the Catholic Church no longer requires women to cover their heads at Mass, it is acceptable if girls wear nothing on their head. Your child should wear their best shoes (no gym shoes or flip flops please).
Boys
We do not require you to purchase a suit or a sport coat. Boys should wear a shirt with a collar. A tie is good, but not required. Dress pants or nice khaki pants are fine. No specific color of pant, shirt or tie is required. Your child should wear their best shoes (no gym shoes or flip flops please).